
SBC Exec Comm launches new search for president after Wellman nomination fails
As SBC Executive Committee chair David Sons began taking nominations for a new presidential search committee late in the afternoon

First person: New England churches model creative, collaborative ministry efforts
A recent opportunity to visit with Terry Dorsett, executive director of the Baptist Churches of New England, only solidified my excitement for and interest in the ministry efforts taking place in the six-state region.

SBC Exec Comm trustees handle variety of business items
Proposed $190 million CP allocation budget for the upcoming 2024–25 fiscal year is down $5 million from the current 2023–24 budget year. EC trustees also approve Credentials Committee’s recommendation to disaffiliate 4 churches.

CWJC alumni develop partnership, serve domestic abuse victims
CWJC — a ministry of Woman’s Missionary Union — teaches job skills and life skills to low-income women. Hagar’s Heart is an Arlington-based organization dedicated to supporting, educating and empowering domestic violence survivors …

Two Christians face death for ‘blasphemy’; no arrests in Christian girl’s kidnapping case
The death sentence for two Christians accused of “blasphemy” was upheld and, in a separate case, Pakistani police refused to

Preparing for the discussions surrounding #SBC23
Church and associational leaders have an opportunity to learn from history as they gather for and return from the 2023

Georgia churches offer refuge, healing in wake of school shooting
As the residents of Barrow County, Georgia — and especially the students at Apalachee High School — deal with the aftermath of a Sept. 4 school shooting, Baptist churches are working together to provide support.

Book review: ‘Parable Seeds’ unveils truths to be shared with others
Jackson Day is an experienced author who believes in the power of stories to teach truth. After retiring from Christian